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Last evening across western Kansas, a monster supercell formed and slowly moved northward. This storm formed along a boundary interaction with the dryline to form this, and other, supercells. This was an absolute beast, and produced upwards of a dozen tornadoes as reported by some chasers on the storm. Because of its relative isolation, this […]
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Blizzard Warnings Overlap in Kansas
It’s odd, but not completely rare. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Blizzard Warnings overlapped on the weather map today. I remember similar instances happening last spring, or perhaps the spring before. Social media was pretty hype about it too. Snow, Blizzards, Tornadoes Just another day on the high plains. pic.twitter.com/lTjrLttq0z — Brad Panovich (@wxbrad) November […]
This Is THE Coolest Tornado You’ve Ever Seen
Tornadoes are fairly common across the central US, and you have seen plenty of pictures of them. There are sunset pictures, pictures of tornadoes in the rain, pictures of mile-wide tornadoes, etc. I promise you, this is the coolest set of pictures that you’ve ever seen of a tornado. On Monday, a supercell in Kansas dropped […]
Beautiful Hanston, KS Supercell Timelapse
Check out this immaculate video footage of a breathtaking supercell thunderstorm that occurred over Hanston, KS on Wednesday evening. This storm had quite an impressive structure, the best I’ve seen in quite some time. Thanks to Robert Sinner for uploading this great footage. Enjoy!
Kansas Tornadoes
Parts of Kansas saw some wild weather yesterday evening. Several tornadoes were reported near Wichita and Medicine lodge , Kansas. Here is the SPC storm reports for the day. Notice a majority of the tornado reports occurred in south central Kansas. The supercell near Wichita was really cranking in this radar image. Big Hail! […]
Harper, KS Tornado
A tornado touched down around Harper, KS earlier this evening. The tornado was associated with a shortwave trough and strong low pressure system that will provide us with a chance of rain on Monday. Check out the pictures of the Harper, KS tornado below. Thanks to Lisa Newsum for this shot of the tornado […]
Plane Crash at Kansas Airport
A small plane crashed into the Mid Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas a short time ago. So far, 2 people are unaccounted for. It is feared they may be trapped in the wreckage. Watch live: Aftermath of a small plane crash into a building at the Wichita airport http://t.co/1JJ8A6GC5I — NBC News (@NBCNews) October 30, 2014 […]
Use of Wind Advisories Ceases in High Plains
The National Weather Service typically issues wind advisories for sustained winds of 30-39mph and gusts to 45-57mph. If wind speeds are any higher, high wind warnings are issued. High wind events are very common across portions of the Great Plains where flat topography provides very little frictional resistance of surface winds. The National Weather Service […]
Central Plains Severe Weather Outbreak Tomorrow
A severe weather outbreak appears likely tomorrow afternoon and evening across the central Plains states. An environment with adequate shear and high instability will yield an atmosphere conducive for severe weather. This area may also extend to the east into northwest Illinois. Above is the Storm Prediction Center outlook for tomorrow. They expect the most […]